Business Details
Trusted Legal Partner for Comprehensive Law Services
At Wendel Rosen Black & Dean, we help clients pursue solutions and aggressively defend their interests with extensive trial experience in federal and state courts, administrative agencies, and arbitration proceedings. Our litigation expertise spans product liability, business torts, insurance coverage, environmental law, employment, medical negligence defense, intellectual property, and tax controversies. Our business practice includes real estate, finance, corporate reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions, and estate planning. For 140 years, our client-focused culture has shaped the business environment in the West, driven by a purpose to help clients thrive through forward-thinking advocacy.We operate with a Management Committee and Board of Directors, mirroring our clients' business structures, and prioritize an inclusive culture where talented professionals build long-term careers. Our attorneys and legal professionals actively contribute to over 400 civic and philanthropic organizations, dedicating 3,500+ annual hours to community service. Through affiliations like The Toledo Group, SCG Legal, and IAG Global, we provide international reach while maintaining local expertise. Our innovative initiatives, including the AI assistant DOT and Wendel Rosen Black & Dean Forward remote legal network, redefine legal service delivery across 20 offices in six states.
Services
Business Litigation
Construction Law
Estate Planning
Intellectual Property
Real Estate
Tax Law
Employment Law
Corporate Reorganizations
Mergers & Acquisitions
Environmental Law
Highlights and features
- We have 140 years of experience in Western business law
- Our team includes 700+ attorneys across 20 offices
- We offer innovative legal solutions with AI technology
- We are deeply involved in community service with 3,500+ annual volunteer hours
- We combine tradition with forward-thinking advocacy
Services
Business Litigation
Our business litigation practice resolves complex disputes through trial advocacy and alternative dispute resolution. We handle contract disputes, business torts, and shareholder conflicts for clients in industries like technology, healthcare, and manufacturing. Our attorneys leverage decades of courtroom experience to protect clients' interests in federal and state courts nationwide.
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans addressing asset protection, tax minimization, and legacy goals. Our services include wills, trusts, and advanced directives tailored to high-net-worth individuals and family businesses. We ensure seamless wealth transfer while complying with evolving tax regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
Intellectual Property
Our IP practice safeguards clients' innovations through patent, trademark, and copyright strategies. We handle IP litigation, licensing agreements, and portfolio management for technology companies and creative industries. Our team stays ahead of digital transformation challenges in data privacy and AI-related intellectual property.
Real Estate
We represent clients in commercial real estate transactions, development projects, and land use matters. Our services cover acquisitions, financing, zoning compliance, and dispute resolution for office buildings, retail centers, and industrial properties across the Western U.S. and Canada.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Our M&A team guides clients through complex business combinations, including due diligence, regulatory compliance, and deal structuring. We serve public companies, private equity firms, and family-owned businesses in cross-border transactions, leveraging our international network for seamless execution.
People
Kendra G. Glazer
Director of Recruiting
Kendra G. Glazer leads attorney recruitment efforts at Wendel Rosen Black & Dean, leveraging 15+ years of legal talent acquisition experience. She focuses on connecting top legal talent with the firm's growth initiatives across 20 offices while maintaining our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Christopher T. Wilson
Director of Wendel Rosen Black & Dean Forward
Christopher T. Wilson directs Wendel Rosen Black & Dean Forward, the firm's innovative remote legal services initiative. With expertise in legal technology and virtual practice models, he expands access to top-tier legal representation while maintaining the firm's Am Law 200 standards.
Lindsey Morgan
Of Counsel
Lindsey Morgan serves as Of Counsel in Wendel Rosen Black & Dean's Coeur d'Alene office, specializing in Western U.S. business law. With deep regional expertise, she advises clients on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and cross-border transactions between the U.S. and Canada.
Francesca Boyd
Attorney
Francesca Boyd represents clients in international business matters through IAG Global affiliations. As a key contact for global tax and legal strategies, she helps multinational companies navigate complex regulatory environments across Wendel Rosen Black & Dean's six-state footprint.
Gregory N. Miskulin
Chief Practice Group Officer
Gregory N. Miskulin serves as Chief Practice Group Officer in Boise, overseeing Wendel Rosen Black & Dean's practice area development. With expertise in Western U.S. construction law, he leads the firm's expansion strategy following recent mergers with Galvanize Law and Lucent Law.
Questions
What practice areas does Fennemore specialize in?
Fennemore specializes in business litigation, construction law, estate planning, intellectual property, real estate, tax law, mergers & acquisitions, environmental law, employment law, and corporate transactions.
How long has Fennemore been in business?
Fennemore has served clients for 140 years, established in 1885 with continuous service to Western U.S. businesses and entrepreneurs.
Where are Fennemore's offices located?
We have 20 offices across six states: Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, California, Idaho, and Washington, with legal professionals serving clients throughout the U.S. and Canada.
What innovative services does Fennemore offer?
We offer AI-driven legal solutions through DOT (Dynamic Optimization Technology) and the Fennemore Forward remote legal network, combining Am Law 200 expertise with modern service delivery.
How does Fennemore support community development?
Our attorneys contribute 3,500+ annual hours to 400+ civic and philanthropic organizations through the Fennemore Foundation, focusing on education, healthcare, and local economic development.
Can Fennemore handle international legal matters?
Through affiliations with SCG Legal, The Toledo Group, and IAG Global, we provide international legal support while maintaining local expertise in Western U.S. markets.
